Preliminary Examination

A 60-minute online objective test with three sections. Used only for shortlisting to Mains — marks not counted in final merit.

Screening only — marks not counted in final selection

Preliminary Examination (All Sections)100 marks · 60 minutes (20 minutes per section)

− 0.25 marks per wrong answer penalty

Main Examination

A 3-hour 30-minute exam with four objective sections and one 30-minute descriptive paper (letter and essay writing). The objective sections carry 200 marks; the descriptive paper carries 25 marks.

Marks used for final merit — both objective and descriptive paper scores are counted

Objective Section (All four parts)200 marks · 3 hours (sectional time limits apply)

− 0.25 marks per wrong answer penalty

Descriptive Paper (English)25 marks · 30 minutes

Interview (Personality Test)

A 100-mark interview conducted jointly by the bank and IBPS. Tests communication skills, banking knowledge, and professional aptitude.

Interview marks (weighted at 20%) combined with Mains marks (80%) for final merit list

Interview Preparation100 marks · 15–20 minutes